Today I am so excited to share my interview with Keith and Sheila Hittner from the Our Healthy Homes radio show. In this dynamic episode we talk about why I became a mediator and how I work with and support my clients. We also discuss one of the biggest stressors in relationships, why mediation is so important, and who is a good fit for mediation. Tune in to learn more about the mediation process from beginning to end and so much more!
\nIn this episode:
\n[01:00] Why Lesa became a mediator. [05:00] Why finances are stressors in relationships. Can a couple fighting over finances come to an agreement and stay together? [09:20] Building a mindful budget. [10:45] How does Lesa help her clients do divorce differently? [16:00] What does the mediation process look like? [21:30] How does Lesa work with different personality types? [23:00] Lesa shares how being a mediator has helped her grow as a person. [25:00] Lesa shares her online Minnesota Divorce Course. [30:00] Why working together with a mediator through divorce can work. [36:00] Why being honest through the divorce process is so important to create a successful divorce plan.
\nKey Takeaways:
\nFinances are one of the main stressors in relationships. Divorce is hard. There are a lot of emotions and frustrations involved. A mediator can help a divorcing couple work through that process and set themselves up for success. You can make your divorce how you want it. It will be within the parameters of the law, but it\u2019s your divorce. As long as you understand what you are doing, shouldn\u2019t you be the one deciding that?
\nQuotes:
\n\u201cMoney is stressful. There may not be enough of it or you may feel like one person isn\u2019t pulling their weight or someone loses a job, that can add stress and lead someone down the road towards divorce.\u201d - Lesa Koski
\n\u201cSometimes the people you love the most are the ones you\u2019re not the best to.\u201d - Lesa Koski
\n\u201cIf you want to find what the problem is, most of the time the problem is looking back at you in the mirror. So if you deal with your own issues, you\u2019re better able to get along with other people.\u201d - Keith Hittner
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